As dog lovers and volunteers, we know how important it is to build trust with shelter dogs so they can find their forever homes. But for fearful dogs, that connection can be harder to form—especially ...

Smokey, a border collie mix, was found wandering in a Marin park. After being brought to safety at Marin Humane, it took several days for this fearful dog to relax enough for behavior volunteers to ...

If you are around dogs long enough, you will find that fear is a common issue in puppies and young dogs. For puppies, fearfulness plays a critical role in helping them reach maturity by tempering ...

Understand causes and techniques to ease your dog's fear permanently. Reviewed by Anna O'Brien **Understanding the Fear**: Dogs may fear men due to past trauma, lack of socialization, or perceived ...

Myths and outdated (but still common) narratives about fearful dogs, and dogs in general, can lead you astray. We can dispel these myths, but repeating myths can make them more salient. I’ll stick to ...

Learn effective training techniques to reduce dog stress and anxiety, creating a calmer, happier environment for your furry ...

Adopting a dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences, but it’s not without its challenges, especially when your new pal brings along bad habits. Difficult and destructive behaviors often have ...

A new study on canine development found that dogs exposed to adversarial events, including abuse and abandonment, in the ...

Liz O'Connell is a Newsweek Reporter based in North Carolina. Her focus is on pet news and videos. Liz joined Newsweek in 2023 and had previously worked at PetHelpful.com, the Charlotte Business ...

“I found my dog almost two years ago tied to a pole. He's a Pit Bull Terrier mix. He has an extreme phobia of the car. If we just say the word 'car' or we are going somewhere, he hides and starts ...